C’sar had been at the North Carolina Zoo since age 4. (North Carolina Zoo photo) ASHEBORO – The North Carolina Zoo lost a longtime resident with the death last month of C’sar, an African bull elephant. At age 51, C’sar was the oldest African bull elephant in the United States. He had been at […]
Diane Villa (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO — Diane Villa is serving as interim director of the North Carolina Zoo. Villa is the deputy director and chief communications officer for N.C. Zoo. She fills a void following last month’s death of Director and CEO Pat Simmons. “I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to lead […]
Pat Simmons (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO — Pat Simmons, director of the North Carolina Zoo since 2015, has died, according to information Monday from the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. “The world is a better place because Pat Simmons shared her unique vision for animal welfare and public education with all of us,” […]
ASHEBORO – Randolph County residents will be able to visit the North Carolina Zoo at a discount as part of the zoo’s 50th anniversary celebration. “Randolph County Days at the Zoo” will run from Aug. 5-30, allowing county residents and up to three guests to attend for $5 each. “This is a program to give back to […]
A petting area with two tiny goats, a tiny pig and a rather large bunny was a hit with attendees Saturday at the Zoo City StrEAT Fest on Sunset Avenue in Asheboro. The event, to celebrate the North Carolina Zoo’s 50th birthday, included outdoor dining, live music and more. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) […]
ASHEBORO – This weekend’s inaugural Zoo City StrEAT Fest in downtown Asheboro is a celebration of several ventures. Addie Corder, executive director of Downtown Asheboro Inc., said it’s a chance to recognize North Carolina Zoo’s 50th anniversary along with outdoor activities. There will be outdoor dining, a pop-up farmers’ market and themes associated with Earth […]
Flamingos will be leaving North Carolina Zoo. (Photo courtesy of NC Zoo) ASHEBORO – Flamingos are leaving the North Carolina Zoo. A flock of 15 Chilean flamingos will be moved to the Greenville Zoo in South Carolina by late September. A “Farewell Flamingos” event was held Saturday at the zoo. Some of the flamingos […]
ASHEBORO — High attendance on some spring days has created parking issues for North Carolina Zoo. The NC Zoo Council heard details of the situation during last week’s meeting. Zoo director Pat Simmons said there could be plans to expand parking ahead of opening the new Asia exhibit to relieve some of the parking headaches. […]
ASHEBORO – The North Carolina Zoo closed Monday because of a security threat, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office and zoo reported. A bomb threat had been received at about 10:47 a.m. through electronic means and reported to law enforcement from a representative of North Carolina Zoo. A juvenile has been identified as the subject of […]
The N.C. Zoo Council recently voted to approve an increase in the cost of admission to the North Carolina Zoo. The council, which is comprised of 15 members appointed by the governor to oversee the operation and development of the zoo, held a virtual meeting to discuss the matter on February 8. According to Pat […]
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